§ 19860 Sick Leave Accrual Rules

Government Code·California

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•Some workers can earn sick leave hours every month.
•You usually get about 8 hours of sick leave per month.
•The hours are added to your account at the end of each month.
•The rules might be different for some jobs.

Example

If you work a regular job, you might get sick leave hours every month.

At the end of the month, your boss adds about 8 hours to your sick leave. You can use these hours when you're sick.

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§ 19860 Sick Leave Accrual Rules

The department may provide by rule for the regulation and accumulation of sick leave credits on an hourly basis for all or certain designated employees. The rate of accrual shall be substantially proportionate to eight hours per month, with amounts earned credited at the end of each month or substantially similar period. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 52, Sec. 13. (AB 171) Effective July 2, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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sick leave credits hourly basis rate of accrual substantially proportionate to eight hours per month

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19860.

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